All Summer in a Day Review

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What is a main theme of 'All Summer in a Day'?

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Jealousy can cause children to be cruel to each other.

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On which planet does 'All Summer in a Day' take place?

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Venus

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How does the author characterize Margot in the excerpt?

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By directly describing Margot to the reader.

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When do the children remember that they had locked Margot?

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After the sun faded and the rain returned.

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What is the last line of the story 'All Summer in a Day'?

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They unlocked the door, even more slowly, and let Margot out.

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What does the character Margot symbolize in the story?

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The longing for sunlight and the struggle against isolation.

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What literary device is used when describing Margot's appearance?

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Imagery.

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What is the significance of the sun in 'All Summer in a Day'?

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It represents hope, joy, and the natural world.

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How do the other children treat Margot?

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They are jealous and cruel towards her.

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What does the rain symbolize in the story?

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Sadness, oppression, and the absence of joy.